04/01725/BRefused

2 November 2004 · Minister for Local Government and the Environment

Construction of organic composting facility

Composting Site, Poortown Road, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3nq

Received17 Aug 2004

Validated19 Aug 2004

Committee21 Jan 2005

Decided2 Nov 2004

3 months

Received17 Aug 2004

Validated19 Aug 2004

Committee21 Jan 2005

Decided2 Nov 2004

3 months

Why was this refused?

landscape and visual impact
rural character and amenity
waste recycling benefits
access and highway safety
agricultural diversification
precedent from 2001 refusal

The proposal involved creating three concrete-based compost holding areas (Phase 1: 50m x 50m; Phases 2-3: each 50m x 20m) enclosed by 2m-high embankments, a hardcore drop-off area, widened farm track, new access with visibility splays, and a portacabin office on 1.4ha of rising agricultural land screened from Poortown…

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Decision & Reasoning

Refused2 November 2004

The Inspector concluded the facility would be a considerable asset by encouraging waste recycling, reducing incineration, and creating useful compost, outweighing landscape concerns.

Conditions (4)

1
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of 4 years from the date of this notice.
2
Block existing entrance
The existing entrance shall be blocked off within one month of the proposed new access being completed and available for use.
3
Restoration on cessation
In the event that the composting of material ceases, the concrete pad and hardstanding areas in Field 315142 shall be removed from the site to a licensed landfill facility within 12 months of the date of the cessation of works, and the land returned to agricultural use.
4
Landscaping scheme
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the planning authority. The scheme shall show details of all proposed earthworks, fencing, gates and planting. The development hereby permitted shall not be undertaken other than in accordance with the approved landscaping scheme.

Public Comments (5)

SupportFriends of the Earth(public)

preferred treatment for green waste; provides humus for deficient Isle of Man soils; cheap/environmentally friendly disposal; aids agricultural diversification; windrows barely distinguishable from crops

SupportDavid Anderson MHK(public)

no detraction from rural appearance; scarcely noticed; natural extension of human landscape activity; access/portacabin as recommended by DoT/planning officer

SupportPatrick Parish Commissioners(parish)

supports recycling policy; rural location natural for organic composting

SupportGerman Parish Commissioners(parish)

no objection

ObjectionSociety for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment (SPMCE)(other)

Why was this refused?

landscape and visual impact

rural character and amenity

waste recycling benefits

access and highway safety

agricultural diversification

precedent from 2001 refusal

Conditions (4)

Time limit

The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of 4 years from the date of this notice.

Block existing entrance

The existing entrance shall be blocked off within one month of the proposed new access being completed and available for use.

Restoration on cessation

In the event that the composting of material ceases, the concrete pad and hardstanding areas in Field 315142 shall be removed from the site to a licensed landfill facility within 12 months of the date of the cessation of works, and the land returned to agricultural use.

Landscaping scheme

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the planning authority. The scheme shall show details of all proposed earthworks, fencing, gates and planting. The development hereby permitted shall not be undertaken other than in accordance with the approved landscaping scheme.